It has come to the discover of the Division of Pensions and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) that, within the wake of the present pandemic COVID-19 and the following financial situation, many rumours are afloat that the federal government is considering a discount or stoppage of pension which has turn out to be a supply of fear for the pensioners, the federal government stated in a communique.

“As clarified earlier, it is being reiterated that there is no such proposal for reduction of pension and no action is contemplated by the government in this respect. Instead, the government is committed for the welfare and well being of the pensioners,” the communique issued by the DoPPW stated.

“It is being reported that a 20 per cent cut in central government pensions is being planned. This news is FALSE. There will be no cut in pension disbursements,” stated a Finance Ministry tweet.

“It is clarified that salaries and pensions will not be affected by the Government Cash Management instructions,” it added.

It’s being reported {that a} 20% reduce in Central Authorities Pensions is being deliberate.This information is FALSE. There can be no reduce in pension disbursements. It’s clarified that salaries and pensions is not going to be affected by Authorities Money Administration directions.@PIBFactCheck https://t.co/hlZpnbxnJx

Govt has neither held any dialogue nor thought-about chopping the pension of senior residents. Additionally, underneath PM Modi, govt can by no means take such an insensitive step of transferring the pension cash of individuals above 80 years of age to COVID fund, stated Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh.

Govt has neither held any dialogue nor thought-about chopping the pension of senior residents. Additionally, underneath PM Modi, govt can by no means take such an insensitive step of transferring the pension cash of individuals above 80 years of age to #COVID fund: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh https://t.co/c7QWIvQ5U0 pic.twitter.com/EfOYEypPrT